Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 357 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Well, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one. The next 16 days at Kennebunk Beach are looking like a real drought for surf. The data shows a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few brief moments that are even worth mentioning, and even then, it’s barely a whisper.

We start off on Monday, July 6th, and it’s flat and messy. Tiny 1ft swell from the southeast, with a weak 10-second period and a combined energy of just 25—barely a ripple. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only consolation. The wind is cross, and it’s just not happening.

Tuesday, July 7th, shows a little bump in the morning. Swell picks up to 4ft from the southeast, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s all windswell and no real grunt. The combined energy is 133, which is still weak. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary.” That’s the best we get, and it’s a 1 out of 10 kind of morning. The afternoon brings a bigger 5ft swell, but the period is still a paltry 7 seconds, and the wind swings to 12 mph, making it poor.

Wednesday, July 8th, has a morning window. Clean 5ft swell from the east-southeast, with an 8-second period and combined energy of 240 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s still just “surfable waves but very ordinary.” The afternoon turns cross-on and choppy, so that window closes fast.

After that, it’s a desert. From Thursday, July 9th, all the way through to Sunday, July 19th, the surf is consistently poor. We get a few days with tiny 1.0ft to 2ft swells, short periods, and weak energy readings (mostly below 100). There’s a glassy morning on Friday, July 10th, with a 2ft swell, but it’s from the south with a 5-second period—just pathetic. That’s not surf; that’s a lake.

The only real spike in size comes on Monday, July 13th, with an 8ft swell from the southeast (8 seconds, combined energy 774—strong), but the wind is howling cross-on at 12 mph, creating choppy, poor conditions. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 7ft but with heavy cross-shore wind. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is too big for beginners, and with the wind, it’s a mess.

The rest of the week into July 21st is a slow fade. Small swells, poor winds, and nothing to get excited about. The last few days show tiny 1ft to 2ft swells with weak energy.

So, what’s the call? The best you’ll find is the Wednesday morning, July 8th, with that 5ft east-southeast swell and clean cross-off winds. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window that’s even close to rideable. The spot is a sheltered beach break, but it’s fairly consistent. Expect crowds sometimes, as it’s the only game in town. This is a long stretch of bad surf, but it tends not to stay poor for long here—forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
1.1
SE
5
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
E
8
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
1.1
S
4
1
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
25
24
73
237
297
240
199
121
76
59
33
28
53
22
15
15
24
15
45
51
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
NNE
10
E
15
S
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
0
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
S
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:32PM2.66m
4:47AM2.65m
5:17PM2.76m
5:40AM2.60m
6:06PM2.86m
6:38AM2.56m
7:00PM2.96m
7:39AM2.55m
7:57PM3.06m
8:43AM2.57m
8:57PM3.17m
9:45AM2.64m
9:57PM3.27m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.19m
10:35PM0.34m
10:54AM0.21m
11:28PM0.28m
11:43AM0.24m
00:25AM0.19m
12:36PM0.26m
1:26AM0.09m
1:34PM0.26m
2:28AM-0.02m
2:34PM0.22m
3:30AM-0.14m
3:35PM0.15m
4:29AM-0.26m
cloud
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cloud
cloud
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:23
8:23
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
2
1
15
2
Temp °C
22
22
20
18
17
16
20
21
21
29
30
27
28
22
20
25
26
22
19
21
21
Feels °C
23
21
20
18
16
15
20
20
20
28
30
27
30
24
23
22
24
20
18
19
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
SSE
5
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.3
S
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.6
SSE
5
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
7
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
25
25
24
34
140
297
240
199
121
76
59
127
18
15
22
15
15
24
15
1
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
10
0.5
E
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
E
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
S
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
2
1
2
24
2
4
33
16
12
9
2
1
5
6
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
2
6
10
2
5
14
2
5
5
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
1.1
SE
5
1.6
SE
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
S
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
1.1
S
4
1
SSE
5
Energy kJ
8
73
237
4
6
28
160
28
53
7
3
2
3
1
45
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1947
1947
505
234
381
235
81
141
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
234
276
276
470
876
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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